Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us
Last Updated: January 7, 2026
Welcome to iaccs.org.in. We value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website and use our services.
By accessing or using this website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1Information We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to provide our services and verify your identity. This includes:
- Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
- Professional Information: Medical registration details, clinic/hospital details, and professional qualifications (required for membership verification).
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns.
2How We Use Your Information
The data collected is used strictly for the following purposes:
- Identity Verification: To confirm your status as a medical professional or member.
- Communication: To send membership confirmations, administrative updates, newsletters, and payment receipts.
- Internal Record Keeping: To maintain an accurate registry of our users and members.
- Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory obligations.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal identification information to third parties.
3Payment Processing & Financial Data
To process payments (e.g., membership fees, event registrations), we use secure, third-party payment gateway providers.
No Storage of Sensitive Data
We do not store your credit card numbers, CVVs, expiry dates, or internet banking passwords on our servers.
Secure Infrastructure
All payment transactions are processed through encrypted, PCI-DSS compliant infrastructure provided by our payment partners.
Third-Party Terms
Your payment is subject to the privacy policy and terms of the payment gateway provider.
4Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your personal data. This includes SSL encryption for data transmission and secure server hosting.
5Cookies
Our website may use "cookies" to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand user behavior and save your preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but please note that some parts of the site may not function properly as a result.
6Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., medical journals, partner organizations). We do not control the privacy practices of these third-party sites and recommend you review their policies separately.
7Grievance Officer
In accordance with the Information Technology Act 2000 and rules made thereunder, the name and contact details of the Grievance Officer are provided below:
8Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. When updated, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
9Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Address
168, Mathkal, Nazrul Sarani, Dumdum Cantonment, Kolkata, 700065